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Ethnic minority customs

Chicken Feet Divination at Tet: The Custom of Predicting Crop Fortune Among Ethnic Minorities

Discover the custom of chicken feet divination during Tet and the new rice ceremony of ethnic minorities, a beautiful spiritual cultural trait linked to hopes for a bountiful harvest.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival - A Unique Cultural Trait of the Cao Lan People

Discover the New Rice Festival of the Cao Lan people in Tuyen Quang: a ritual of gratitude to ancestors and nature after the harvest, featuring unique customs like the neu tree and the exchange of new rice.

Tet and seasonal rites

New Rice Festival (Khu Su Cha): The Ha Nhi People's Thanksgiving to Ancestors

Explore the Khu Su Cha or New Rice Festival of the Ha Nhi people in Vietnam's far west: ancestor worship rituals, pig liver divination, traditional cakes, and a warm atmosphere of reunion at the border.

Traditional food

Com Lang Vong - the signature autumn delicacy of Hanoi

Discover the art of making Com Lang Vong, Hanoi's renowned autumn delicacy, from the secrets of rice selection, meticulous processing to the cultural value of this refined gift.

Tet and seasonal rites

The 15th Day of the Tenth Lunar Month - Tet Ha Nguyen: The Rice Harvest Thanksgiving Festival Few Still Remember

Discover the profound meaning of Tet Ha Nguyen (the 15th day of the tenth lunar month), one of Vietnam's four traditional lunar festivals, tied to the new rice celebration and thanksgiving to heaven and earth.

Traditional food

Hue Tet Feast: Echoes of Royal Cuisine in the Lunar New Year Meal

Discover the philosophy of Frugality, Elegance, Harmony, and Transformation in the Hue Tet feast, where royal culinary essence meets the refined folk culture during the traditional Lunar New Year.

Glossary

What is Cung Hoàng Đạo?

A zodiac sign is one of twelve equal divisions of the ecliptic in the sky, each associated with a constellation and used in Western astrology to describe personality traits, love, and career.

Glossary

What is Cung Mọc?

The Rising Sign (Ascendant) is the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, representing first impressions, outward persona, and how a person approaches the world.

Glossary

What is Cung Phi?

Cung Phi is the Eight Trigrams (Ba Zhai) palace assigned to a person based on birth year and gender, used to determine East Four Life or West Four Life in feng shui.

Glossary

What is Cung Mệnh?

Cung Mệnh (命宮, Mệnh Palace) is the primary palace in a Tử Vi astrological chart, reflecting a person's character, temperament, inner nature, and potential life direction.

Glossary

What is Cung Thân?

Cung Thân (Body Palace) is a special palace in Vietnamese Tử Vi astrology, not fixed but placed according to birth month and hour, reflecting inner tendencies, later life, and the practical 'body' aspect of the native.

Glossary

What is Cung Mặt Trăng?

The Moon sign is the zodiac sign the Moon occupied at a person's birth, reflecting their inner world, emotions, and subconscious.

Life-cycle rites

The Cúng Mụ Rite and the Belief in the 12 Midwife Goddesses

Explore the origin and role of the 12 Bà Mụ in Vietnamese folk belief, female deities believed to shape a newborn's body and bestow blessings.

Traditional food

Three Offering Trays on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: Offerings to Buddha, Ancestors, and Wandering Souls

Discover the meanings and arrangements of the three offering trays on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month: a pure vegetarian tray for Buddha, a full tray for ancestors, and a tray with distinctive offerings for wandering souls.

Vietnamese astrology

The Palace of Travel (Thien Di) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the Palace of Travel (Thien Di) in Zi Wei Dou Shu: a symbol of social environment, external career, and relationships. This article analyzes how to interpret this palace through key main stars and auxiliary stars.

Western astrology

Which Planet Rules Each Zodiac Sign?

A reference table of the ruling planet for each zodiac sign and its basic meaning in astrology.

Folk belief

Housewarming Ritual (Nhập Trạch) for a New Home: Offerings and Step-by-Step Procedure

A detailed guide on preparing offerings and performing the Vietnamese housewarming ritual (nhập trạch) for a new home, with safety notes and respect for regional variations.

Vietnamese astrology

The Property Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the deep meaning of the Property Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: symbols of real estate, connection to ancestors, family, and how to interpret it based on Major Stars.

Regional comparison

Differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs across three regions

Explore the interesting differences in the Kitchen Gods worship customs on the 23rd day of the last lunar month among the North, Central, and South regions of Vietnam: from offerings, timing to distinctive rituals.

Vietnamese astrology

The Children's Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the deep meaning of the Children's Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: how it's placed, how to interpret it regarding children, parent-child relationships, and the influence of major and minor stars.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to properly perform Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors in the correct order with the right offerings

Detailed guide on performing Giao Thua rituals indoors and outdoors: offerings to prepare, order of execution, prayers, and important notes for a proper traditional ceremony.

Vietnamese astrology

Parents Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu , meaning and interpretation

Explore the meaning and interpretation of the Parents Palace in Zi Wei Dou Shu: relationships with parents and superiors, and the influence of major and minor stars.

Vietnamese astrology

The Wealth Palace (Tài Bạch) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the deep meaning of the Wealth Palace (Tài Bạch) in Zi Wei Dou Shu: its position, major stars governing money, how to interpret wealth and poverty, and its relationship with other palaces.

Vietnamese astrology

The House of Servants (Friendship) in Zi Wei Dou Shu , Meaning and Interpretation

Explore the profound meaning of the House of Servants in Zi Wei: not just friends and subordinates, but a mirror of how you interact with the world and navigate life's cycles through relationships.

Astrology

Libra and Venus: The Ruling Planetary Connection in Astrology

Explore the deep connection between Libra and its ruling planet Venus in astrology, from mythological origins to its influence on the personality, love, and relationships of those born under this zodiac sign.

Folk belief

Vietnamese Ancestor Worship: Beliefs and Practices

An overview of Vietnamese ancestor worship, a defining spiritual-cultural practice: the family altar, death anniversaries, and the moral meaning of remembering one's roots.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu) Offering Tray

A detailed guide on preparing and arranging the offering tray for the Full Moon of the First Lunar Month (Tet Nguyen Tieu), covering both meat offerings for ancestors and vegetarian offerings for Buddha, with safety notes and regional variations.

Astrology

What is the Opposition Aspect in Astrology?

Explore the Opposition aspect in astrology: its meaning, how it works, its influence on personality and relationships, with an objective, non-superstitious perspective.

Regional comparison

Comparing Ancestor Worship Customs Across Vietnamese Regions

Explore the differences in ancestor worship customs among Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam through offering trays, ceremonial foods, and distinctive rituals.

Zi Wei Dou Shu

What Is Tu Vi Dau So? A Beginner's Overview of the Vietnamese/Chinese Astrology Chart

A plain-language introduction to Tu Vi Dau So (Purple Star Astrology): the 12 palaces, 14 major stars, and how a chart is built.

Traditional food

Traditional Ancestral Worship Trays by Region

Discover the cultural colors behind Vietnamese ancestral worship trays, from the sophistication of the North, the grandeur of the Central region to the liberality of the South.

Life-cycle rites

How to Prepare the Full-Month and First-Birthday Offering Trays for Babies

Detailed guide on preparing offerings and arranging the full-month and first-birthday trays for your baby, including a summary of the prayer and important notes on safety and regional variations.

Folk belief

Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th Day of the 7th Lunar Month: The Meaning of the 'Absolution of the Dead' Ritual in Folk Belief

Explore the deep meaning of the Hungry Ghost Festival on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month (Vu Lan/Ulambana), its Buddhist and Taoist origins, along with unique rituals, offerings, and folk beliefs of Vietnamese people.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Arrange the Year-End Tat Nien Offering Tray: A Step-by-Step Guide

A detailed practical guide on preparing offerings and arranging the Year-End Tat Nien tray according to Vietnamese customs, including prayers and important notes.

Life-cycle rites

First-Month and First-Birthday Ceremonies: Meaning and How to Prepare the Offering Tray

The meaning of the full-month ceremony (baby turns 1 month) and the first-birthday ceremony in Vietnamese custom, plus how the ceremony date is traditionally calculated.

Traditional festivals

Ok Om Bok Festival: The Moon Worship and Ghe Ngo Race of the Khmer People in Southern Vietnam

Discover the Ok Om Bok festival (Moon worship) of the Khmer people in Southern Vietnam: its origins, rituals at home and pagodas, and the unique Ghe Ngo boat race in Tra Vinh.

Tet and seasonal rites

How to Prepare Offerings and Worship for Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th Day of the 5th Lunar Month) – The Custom of 'Eliminating Pests' in Early Summer

A detailed guide on preparing the offering tray, arranging it, and performing the Tết Đoan Ngọ (5th day of the 5th lunar month) worship ritual according to tradition, including safety tips and regional variations.

Astrology

What is the Rising Sign and how does it differ from the usual zodiac sign?

The Rising Sign is the zodiac sign ascending on the eastern horizon at your birth. This article explains how it differs from the Sun sign (the usual zodiac sign) and its role in the natal chart.

Astrology

Aries and Mars: The Ruling Planet Connection in Astrology

Explore the deep connection between Aries and Mars in astrology: origins, principles of influence, personality traits, and practical applications.

Traditional food

Foods to Avoid at the Beginning of the New Year According to Folk Beliefs

Explore foods often avoided at the start of the new year according to Vietnamese folk beliefs, along with explanations of their origins and cultural perspectives.